Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biotech

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biotech

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world. In this vital role Amgen is looking for an experienced Intellectual Property professional with a solid background in computer and data sciences, as well as their applications in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors to protect Amgen’s investment in computational innovation across the company. Amgen is harnessing the power of computational modeling to revolutionize the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies for treating grievous illnesses.

The successful candidate will work individually and in legal teams and on cross-functional Research, Development, Operations and/or business teams across various geographies and time zones to identify patentable subject matter, create and implement effective IP strategies, assess third party landscapes, draft and prosecute patent applications, direct foreign counsel, and advise internal stakeholders and decision-makers. Knowledge and experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) is highly preferred.

This Senior Patent Counsel position can be remotely located with the United States OR work from one of these Amgen locations: Thousand Oaks, CA OR Cambridge, MA or South San Francisco, CA.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr Counsel we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

Or

Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law

Or

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Or

B.A. or B.S. in computer science, bioengineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, or electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law

• Five (5) or more years of experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics or bioengineering

• Experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses and protection of software and AI/ML inventions globally through patent procurement, copyright, and/or trade secrets

• Experience in advising technical teams on AI-related IP issues, including data rights and open-source software license issues arising from AI usage

• An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics, or in another discipline with a dissertation or thesis having a significant AI/ML component

• Solid understanding of basic molecular biology

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process, or digital healthcare industry

• Excellent analytic and legal writing skills

• Outstanding communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with and advise data scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams

• Strong management and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Develop strong legal strategies in emerging field

• Experience negotiating and drafting licenses and other agreements involving AI/ML technologies

• Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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